Challenging the government

Challenging the government

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Adam Afriyie MP on scrutinising the government

Select committees are groups of MPs who investigate matters of public interest. Adam Afriyie explains how they 'scrutinise' the government.

 

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About this interview

Twelve MPs were interviewed to appear in MP For A Week, our online game designed to support the teaching of citizenship and political literacy.

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